More than 1100 people voted in Myrtleford on Election Day

MYRTLEFORD'S federal election polling station inside the Myrtleford Senior Citizens' Centre in Smith Street ebbed and flowed with voters throughout Election Day last Saturday. A total of 1144 people voted at the polling station, with many hundreds getting in early on Saturday morning, before a break in foot traffic for lunchtime. Approximately half-a-dozen different parties had their volunteers assisting with voters’ inquiries, handing out how candidate's how to vote cards and welcoming voters to the site. “There was a rush earlier this morning,” party volunteer, Rebecca Goodwin said. “Those were the early birds; I think we’ve seen between 150 to 200 people so far. “I expect after lunch there will be another rush in the afternoon.” Local resident Sonny Naylor said voting in his first election on Saturday was "a good overall experience”. “It was a lot easier to vote on the day, than by postal vote," the 20 year old said. “I expect I will do the same at the next federal election, if I’m available on the Saturday morning. “Now I’ve voted, I’ll enjoy the rest of my Saturday.” Fellow Myrtleford district local, Danielle Coombes, said she chose to vote in person on election day for the convenience. “I felt like I already knew who I was voting for this time around,” she said. “Everyone volunteering outside was super friendly and happy to talk with you. “The officials working with the AEC were really helpful, because once I went inside the polling place, I got lost for a second because of all the temporary cardboard fencing and so on. “They were very helpful and showed me the way.”

More than 1100 people voted in Myrtleford on Election Day

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